The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-22
Efforts of the Democrats to Break the
Deadlock on the SenatOrship.
The Four Independent Representatives Holds
Caucus, and Reaffirm Their Determination
to Remain Steadfast to Captain Allen.
How Poor Robinson Is Being Worried
Night and Day by the Politicians.
! Failure of the Movement to Substitute Gray
for Turpe-Sam Williams Tries to
Work Up Boom for Himself


The only political caucus held last night was
by the Independents. who are supporting Capt
Allen They were in session about two hours
Mr. Allen met with them, and the question Of
his withdrawing incidentally came up. The
four independents all assured him that it was
their intention to vote for no other man, even if
the deadlock should continue until the Legis-
lature adjourned. They decided to turn deaf
ear to all those demanding that they break the
deadlock, and reaffirmed their determination to
continue as they began 1t is their hope that
ultimately, when it is that neither of the
leading parties can elect. there will be break
made for their candidate. Captain Allen
believes that there are indications of such
movement now, and said to Journal
reporter last night II feel confident
that the deadlock is going to result in my cleo
You may depend on it that the four labor Rep
resentatives will never support any one else. l
have assurances tonight that there will be some
changes for me tomorrow. l have the promise
of more votes, and expected them to-day. was
not disappointed at not receiving them, and shall
not be if they do not come to me FOO several
days. because know that ultimately there will
be a break in my favor"
The Democrats we're less hopeful last evening
than since they nominated Turpie. Thursday
night they were led by false reports to believe
that if Gray was substituted for Tur-
pie he would receive Robinson's vote.
With that understanding they considered
the advisability of making the change,
and by vote decided that in case the report
should prove to be true it should be DONE Yes
terday morning they were given to understand
that Robinson would never support Gray, and
while the proposed movement has not been
abandoned, lit is certain that the change will not
be made for few days at least. They got the
idea that Gray would be acceptable to Robinson
from the fact that when the Assembly convened
he was strong Gray man. The influence of
the labor organizations had not then been
brought to bear upon him. Since that time he
has pledged himself to Allen, and the action of
the caucus last night is conclusive evidence that
the Democrats need put no faith in his ever sup
porting Gray.
II has also developed since the agree
ment was reached in caucus to displace Iurpie
for Gray that there or two Democratic
members who boldly declare that they will
never give him their vote While he has all along
been the choice of the majority of mem bers, the
few who DO oppose him, do it vigorously. This
fact, together with the uncertainty of the Su-
preme Courts action. has led the party mana
gers, after calmly considering the matter, to
| reach the conclusion that it was a very unwse
move to decide to make the change. On account
| of the influences that have been brought to
BEAR there is possibility that the action
| may never be ratified in joint convention.
| The mention of Franklin Landers as COM
| promise candidate has put the senatorial bee to
! buzzing in the old eentleman's hat, and has
| brought him from his political obscurity into
the arena. Last night. for the first time, he was
| was about the hotels raking up old acquaintance
yrith he hapc and SO or IL
| cause whenever opportunity afforded. How
| ever, there is likelihood of his being any
nearer candidate than he is now.
| Beyond the action of the Labor Representatives
| there was change in the situation last night,
| and the ballot today will be taken with the
same result as heretofore. 1t is probable that
| next week may bring forth some startling de-
| velopments,. but of their nature there can be
nothing now but surmses. The belief is gain
| ing ground that should election be reached
| under the vote being recorded it would be
| declared illegal by the United States Senate.
| There is some talk of abandoning the conpro-
1 mise agreement by mutual consent, and return
| ing to the condition of things existing before its
| invention. Under the present status of things
! the Democrats are fearful that the Republicans
| may, by some means, elect Harrison. and they
1 think that if they were out OF the agreement
| they could prevent an election and secure the
| appointment of Turpie after the al
! journment of the Assembly. Their
| plan, if an agreement is reached,
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| Legislature. They will throw out two more Re
| publicans, which will give them two thirds ma
| jority, and chance to do most anything they
| desire If it is found necessary to prevent the
! Republicans from securing majority, the re-
| naming sixteen Republicans will be unseated
and two Democrats will resign, which will leave
! the Senate without constitutional majority
They think that under the circumstances nc
Senator could be elected, and the remaining
members would sit their time out and secure
the appoin timer of Turpie.
While all the scheming is going on poor Rob
inson is being worried to death by the Demo
cratic politicians He is followed everywhere
and is given no peace night or day. His head
| is kept buzzing with threats curses and appeals
and, If the work upon him is kept up much
longer, the result will hang simply upon thu
question of succumb or die. Besides the
| Gray and Turpie men, he is nov
| being besieged by Sam Williams, a
| Vincennes Democrat who represented Kno,
comfy in the Legislature two years ago and be
| came somewhat conspicuous from having intro
duced the telephone bill. He has been in
| innate friend of Robinson's and has de;
that there is a chance for his election as Sena
tor If he can get Robinsons vote. HIS PLEADING
and begging. however, has been in van al
though yesterday the report was circulated
that he had assurances that he coult
Get the votes of both Robinson and Mackey, and
in consequence, Democrats were informed tina
they would be expected to rally to his support
The aspirations of Williams, however seem t.
have created more surprise than enthusiasm
| among the members of his party.
/ why Turpie Can't Be Elected.
The probability of the senatorial question 60
ING finally to the United States Senate for set
Element is still that attends every ballot tina
is or will be taken. When Senator Huston
chairman of the Republican State central com
mittee, was asked yesterday concerning the va
lidity of the election of any Democra
IS United States Senator, ne replied
The Republicans will by no mean
recognize Turpieis election or that of any Demo
GRAFT We claim that Senator Branaman, sue
cessor to Senator Mcdonald. is not entitled I